Solo Wild Camping: Tarp Tent suspended from a Tripod Frame

[@chaswarren7239]

Gorgeous tarp set up with external poles - perfect ! To make it easy to lash 3 poles, lay them parallel to each other flat on the ground. Lash all three together but laid out flat. Lash thed lashings between the poles, then stand the tripod up. Moving the poles out to the required angle tightens the lashing. Proper hurricane lamps are awesome - a gentle pool of light. Great for walking by & heat as well - perfect. I think the one you had was just a cheap copy for effect not use.

[@WildBeare]

Thanks Chas that's really helpful, I'm gonna try this next time I make a tripod :D (and also I need to learn how to lash properly, I just make it up at the moment haha). Gonna pin this for anyone else who might find it useful :) Yehh I looove the feel of the lamps 😍This one was rubbish, I agree although it is sold as a functional lamp it's not fit for purpose at all! Thanks for the tip and for watching my lil viddy, have a great week! 🌿Claire

[@scrum5atk1]

Is that a 3x3 tarp? If so,you can fold the back under to make a ground sheet,,you dont lose any room

[@WildBeare]

@@scrum5atk1 this one is 3 x 2.9 so close enough, but not enough to alow cover the ground in this configuration. It can be done in other configurations :)

[@larstueschjth2658]

​@@WildBearedearest....the lw dd tarp, please use the ordinary dd - more durable,less expensive and u can get in 'multi cam(uflage)! Otherwise luv ur vids🥳🥳🥳😎

[@brianlopez8855]

Your cheerfulness and positivity is relentless but, very charming.

[@johnoldonekanole602]

Well , young lady you have managed to make another wonderful vid of your adventures . Be careful with the lamps . Should they tip over they will spill the fuel and start a terrible fire . Be very careful hanging them . They put out a lot of heat and never hang them from any type of cordage , it will burn it or melt it . Make a short hanger from a metal coat hanger .Your photography is very good especially of the bugs . Ok now for the important stuff. Your smile brightens the entire vid .Thank you for sharing your adventures . Stay safe .

[@michaellangan7378]

That was a cool where you set up your tent it's kind of neat the way that tent was set up and it's kind of cool to see it like that

[@themodesttraveler745]

i think i prefer the winter camping videos :-) but al the videos are awesome . just i like the winter ones the best .

[@TheRukisama]

Ah, I was just thinking last night that I hope we get a new video from you soon, and here you are!

[@colinmclean3029]

The run on bad weather seems to be broken....At last!😊 Grand wee set up and nice chill out vid.👍👍👍👍

[@thaddeusmikolajczyk4518]

It is really nice to hear the birds greetings in the morning.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Nice tarp set-up, sturdy. Shame that the lantern bust. Got to love a noisy woodland camp, count on the birds to kick up a fuss. There’s always something to tweet about ☺️

[@horndog7357]

I like your connection with nature, a gentle soul

[@gazoutdoors7525]

someones cinematography is getting better with each video

[@markatchison9974]

Silky saws. Essential equipment for the woods. Effortless cutting on the pull stroke with a very hard blade. I have the BigBoy 2000 + a Gransfors Bruk outdoor axe. Loadsa fun.

[@robertfreland5124]

Really like your camp. I really enjoyed your smile and your enthusiasm.

[@clarkcaparas1509]

Very nice idea for a tent making...love your lamp and alcohol stove. Keep safe.

[@TroyTelfer]

Love your videos Claire, you're such an inspiration. I also love my "old skool" oil lamp. I use Citronella oil in mine which helps immensely with keeping the bugs out of the "Home away from home". Keep up the great work. ❤

[@YsterbergZA]

Nice change from the 'traditional' tarp tent set up. Thanks for sharing.

[@robertfreland5124]

Nice vid Claire, Beautiful smile,nice camping skills.And i love the way you say gnite to everyone,when heading to bed.

[@timmooney7528]

I was given a lantern like that as a gift. I haven't used it yet, however I will test it at home before taking it on a trip. On the past I've used a lantern head that screws on a propane bottle.

[@jamesmays701]

Claire I have seen this tarp setup with poles many times...but never with tripod...so simple with right tarp and gobsmacked that I didnct even think about..thank you keep up with ur adventures!

[@oldhairpin]

So, brilliant idea to get more space. It's inspired me to do the same but just attach it to a ridge line which whilst not as cool as yours, will be equal to my laziness 😂

[@francismccrossan1669]

Nice to see you nice back out hope you enjoyed doing the video shame you didn't get a good night sleep be nice listen to the wild life though stay safe and stay warm and stay healthy one life don't waist it blessed be

[@risingpathways3383]

Enjoyed your video. It’s my escapism from life with a noisy toddler!

[@andrewoutandabout7224]

You have a real eye for showcasing the hobby you love and the environment you respect …….thank you from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@silvervon2658]

To France, tank you for your videos. It’s a plaisir for me. Sorry for my bad english.

[@stephencopps1561]

The lovely song of the song thrush👍

[@FrankRzzo]

Hard to ignore an outdoor lady like this. Lots of work to create this content 👍

[@alunjones2550]

I think you do some of the best tarp set-ups on KZbin.

[@richardmacyczko1580]

No wonder you love the bivy, you don't have to get out of "bed" to get out of the tent. HA! I do love the tripod setup. Great idea, it does give you lots more room. Until next time, respect from Florida! 🌲 🌹

[@johnimmins7302]

Great idea with setting up the tarp using the poles. The narrow entrance leading into the tardis like inner. Your camping in any weather is an example to us all. My ten year old grandson is one of your biggest fans. Looking forward to the next one.

[@peterlee1543]

Great to watch your videos.I find them so inspiring for me.Just to watch and see how fearless you are I wish I had a little bit of your courage.I am now 75 years old and have never done much camping.But you bring me such pleasure in just watching.God Bless you and may you have many many more years of camping. Peter.🙏🙏

[@Eireocean]

Best tarp looking setup I have seen in a while ...

[@marksadventures3889]

That's a better configuration for space isn't it. Brave flying a drone among those trees! Nice woodland.

[@luluwan5212]

Awesome way to set up a tarp..that was sweet!

[@lincspreparednessandoutdoo2648]

Cracking tarp tent set Claire. Top tip, pack a couple of short bungees, make suspending the tsrp an absolute doddle. The lanterns are great. I have Feurhand baby and its lovely gives such a warming glow, very satisfying

[@carltondoorman9145]

I loved the way you laid your tent out, set up the frame, and then just pulled the rope and the tent rose and took shape all at once. Really clever way to pitch a tent! Nice video.

[@deborahmeyers551]

Awesome thanks for sharing Claire 😊

[@bertkelly7650]

Thanks for the wild beare camp!

[@burtwonderstone5315]

Leaping onto the "set" from out of nowhere - Nice touch, Claire! :)

[@dabruscar]

So much fun. Amazing location. Enjoy

[@robertmcewin8581]

smart, outdoors person, and very easy to look at. love your vids

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

I always enjoy watching you set up camp and talking to us. Happy that you found a reliable lantern and weren’t harmed by the other one.

[@jonhall4602]

I bring a paraffin oil lamp with me every time I go camping. I don’t know what it is but it’s so relaxing having that little flicker of light going.

[@Inferna-Rex]

Hun...u CRUSH the psychedelic tarp set ups haha hell yeah! Way to go, be brave, crush it, style it and take no prisoners. It's a joy to see someone so connected to the outdoors just doin it their way and lovin it and passing on the amazing vibes of wild freedom! Mad props from the USA 🇺🇸! Ps that's a very good thing we used to always say in our good. Thankyou for ur work. Stay well.

[@Flyanb]

Look at all this floor space in here, you can do aerobics, yeah so much room for activities!🤟

[@みだらな外人]

I'd love it. Cozy and warm. The a ounds of nature and cool winds. I'd love hooking up with you and camping. I used to do it many years ago.

[@simonjenkins3618]

What a awesome little setup you have there again Claire Me Lovely❤😊🙂👍👌🙂😊❤

[@Improveng1]

Nice one Claire, but I'm going to nag you again. Learn the tripod lashing, it's super easy to do and has many uses around camp. Tripods are sturdy and reliable support structures and have many uses from ridge pole supports to over the fire cooking stands, game skinning etc. One of the real bonuses and joys of bushcraft/survival/camping, is learning new skills which make your outdoor experiences, much more pleasurable and rewarding. Just saying. :))

[@juhalaakso8367]

Hei. Sinä teet mielenkiintoisia luontoretkiä ja katselen niitä mielelläni. Minulle tulee aina nälkä,kun laitat itsellesi hyvää ruokaa. Minä harrastan kajakilla retkeilyä ja tutkimme kävellen saaria. Retkillä myös uimme,jos vesi ei ole kovin kylmää ja samalla voi peseytyä. Luonto on täälläkin hyvin kaunis. Meillä on tapana kerätä roskia luonnosta ,eikä myöskään leiriytymisestämme jää mitään jälkeä. Valitettavasti uusi öljylamppusi ei toiminut. Kiitos Sinulle ja iloiset terveiset täältä Suomesta. t.Juha❤

[@jokerswild7290]

Paused the video at :03 to say this was an awesome entrance!

[@GpoppaJohn]

Claire, the greatest respect to you. You show immense bravery in what you do and are such a huge inspiration to all. You show women and young girls that they can achieve anything in a masculine defined world. A woman, wild camping on her own in the woods, a woman scrambling over loose shale and rocks! Preposterous man!! You, my young lady are a light of hope in this ugly world. Your humble, you recognise your own shortcomings, but don’t let them define you. Often you will say, “I could have done this or that better” but guess what, there are no ‘ifs or buts’ with you, you just dust yourself down and get back out there and do it. I recently watched your 3 day Snowden video and was in awe of you, likewise with your cave camping, which you labelled a fail. That wasn’t a fail, that was heroic. If any young girls, single mums, survivors of domestic abuse or any females with poor mental health need some inspiration and a reason to live or stand up to their abuser, they need look no further than yourself for inspiration. You should be commended for your tenacity, your never say never attitude and your ability to turn a negative experience into a positive one. Well done Claire 👏👏👏👏 I await your next adventure with anticipation. Meanwhile back to my grandchildren and showing them what they can achieve in life through hard work and determination. The world needs more ClaireBeare’s 🙅🏻‍♀️💚

[@WildBeare]

Ahh wow thank you so much, what a lovely comment! A lot of people say they think I'm brave, in truth I'm more comfortable doing these things than 'normal' things that other people can do easily.. I can struggle in busy places, noisy places, big groups of people, some social situations etc. Nature feels like home to me, an escape from all that and it's a great place to push myself a bit, learn new things and take time away from modern life. And just be immersed in beautiful and rugged things, there's nothing like it 💚 I really appreciate you coming along on my lil journeys, I truly love both the adventures (big and small!) and creating videos of them, so I'm very grateful that they're well received ☺ Wishing you a wonderful weekend! 🌿 Claire

[@GpoppaJohn]

@@WildBeare You deserve the recognition Claire. 👍🌟

[@spo72]

Sweet set up love the outside tripod , Very cool , u probably all ready know this it might have already been mentioned , the little light weight trowel if u use it the other way round at first so the thin end goes into the ground it cuts that little bit better into the soil , I read some where that's oringally how these were designed 👍👣👣 GREAT CHANNEL.

[@craig3401]

Nice pitch you should try UCO candle lantern probably safer than oil filled lantern

[@emrebasala3060]

very brave of you to fly the drone so close to the branches. nice video as always.

[@GruntProof]

cool!

[@lndtbs]

A nice fast way to tie a tripod together like that is to line up the three sticks together and wrap them with some cordage (you can even have a finished loop of cordage on you) and then flip the middle stick around 360 degrees lengthwise and it will put some real tension on the cordage and make the whole construction sturdy.

[@dragokats817]

Looks like you enjoyed not having a centre pole, have you seen "Simon bloke in the woods" tarp using two canoe paddles. I have used two walking poles in place of the canoe paddles, for times with no long branches.

[@happyguy61]

Nice work on the suspended tarp set up Claire👍 Shame about the lantern but yeah it looked a bit cheap and nasty. A good quality one will no doubt do the ambience trick🙂

[@heavenlyhope1888]

타프 쉘터 설치 잘 하셨어요 👏👏👏나날이 발전해 나가시네요 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@FnLn55]

Tripod tarp tent - excellent! You make good video.

[@randomstuff4323]

I've enjoyed this channel since stumbling across it, fun, enthusiastic and made me found my lost hobby again. Also hosted by a lovely intelligent lady! 👍

[@kurtbaier6122]

Some trips are like that. I don’t think we realize how much the noise of modern life affects us until it’s gone and nature takes its place. I find it takes awhile to unwind and sleep.

[@WildBeare]

Deffo, although it's quite nice to lay & listen 🥰

[@robertmartin8762]

Another fine job Claire. Always chipper and happiest when in outdoor setting. Irish Bob is constantly impressed.Adapting to suit the environment; and leaving no traces is bonus.😇😇🤗😎

[@WildBeare]

Why thank you Irish Bob :) yes I do love to be out in the wild places 🌿Hope you're having a lovely weekend! Claire

[@andrewworland3071]

I don't sleep well when it's a full moon...... love ya......🧡💛💚💙💗❤💖

[@RedDogsRiches]

That was a nice looking lamp to bad it was garbage hopefully the next one will work better I like that tarp set up with the tripod I might have to try it one day when does the next mountain trip video come out I love watching them ones the scenery always looks so nice cheers

[@nickname6747]

So ingenious! Thanks for uploading. 🌲🐻

[@gw4550]

Another lovely vlog. It made my day. Bless you 🙏🏽 🇨🇷

[@Tom-eq6vo]

Love the oil lantern! Nice macro shots too 👍

[@IntenseAngler]

Excellent setup Claire! That definitely increased the living space of your shelter for sure. Thank you for taking the time to share yet another of your awesome adventures with us my friend! Stay Wild!

[@WildBeare]

Thank you, I loved it :) hope you have a lovely weekend! 🌿

[@lukeey2011]

Your entrance, That was funny. Boing. cool vids as usual.

[@missycitty9478]

Lovely. As always. 💚🌼🐞🍀

[@Wild.cat.adventures]

Nice set up! Not only does it look good from the outside but it's more practical inside! Love your vids 😁

[@robertwilliams450]

Ive got several oil lamps and a few lanterns like you have. Never heard of the oil catching like that. Unless you had too much oil in it but I doubt that is the case. Back when I camped t usually had candles for light and a flash light for the just in case. Haven't camped in a tent since I was in my 30s. I have built an off grid cabin where I live. Sure it's close to the house but it's still tucked away in a young forest behind my house. Ive got solar (around about 68 watts) a generator and an extension cord for grid power for a small dorm style fridge.

[@jasonhiggins6262]

Massive thank you, you inspired me to take my 14 year old twins wild camping and they loved it and mum is coming next time. Relaxing and informative channel. Glad its taking off.

[@joemabry9643]

Yea, lovely! Thank you! Watch out for stink bugs!

[@laurencetilley9194]

Carrying a couple of 100mm x 6mm SS rings saves on a lot of tripod lashings in bushcraft. Great bits of kit, so many uses. Using a 4.5m x 3.0m tarp allows a molded floor for your tarp tent, great when its wet and when there are heaps of creepy crawlies. That extra 1.5m gives you a lot more tarp options. lol. Love the hiking boots, I have the same brand, warm, sturdy, light and waterproof. 🙂

[@issaoutdoors]

My grandparents used oil lamps and lanterns ALLOT while I was growing up..... I used to help them replace the wicks and fill them up from time to time. We'd use them during power outages and during winter when we'd go out to get firewood for the stove at night. I burnt a wick up once. My Papa told me you have to let them soak for a while before lighting them. The wick should be moist to the touch before lighting. I'm not sure if you just got a bum lantern or perhaps the wick wasn't "quickened" as he called it! I'd definitely attempt the next burn outside when you test it out (this one or a new one). That's another thing he always made us do.... test the lamps/lanterns outside.... just incase the wick wasn't right or the lamp malfunctioned when using them after refilling/replacing.

[@dirtbagoutside]

Nice set up! Nothing beats sleeping under a tarp other then not using the tarp!!!

[@frankbrown524]

Chilled video 😊 I like the tarp tent frame set up. As far as oil lamps go I use a German Feuerhand make, it's great quality and the flame looks amazing, I use Bartoline premium fuel that burns really cleanly, love it, sets a fantastic atmosphere

[@johnward182]

Hi Claire Great vlog again 👍 and great tripod hoping your tarp a bit of Ray means meets bear grills video with a twist lol ❤️👍loving your content and happy vibe you bring to your videos and doing it alone its great to see how you cope ❤️👍stay safe and all the best 👍

[@xcaceuk]

So cosy 🎶🎶🎶 Another great video Love the sound of the woodland birds

[@karlforjesus]

Awesome living … there nothing like be in nature

[@kevinbungles]

Cracking. The best lamps are Petromax Storm lantern, not cheap but they give off good heat also

[@RebelsInc969]

Your always such a happy bouncing little bunny, never lose that ✌👍

[@cass7658]

The fun you must have moving that camera around when snuggled in you sleeping bag! 😀

[@nelsonminingandabandonedplaces]

The was an epic video, Such beauty and great adventure. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@happyhermit2022]

Really good thank you, great camera work and a good choice of music. 👍

[@perryingram3528]

Your videos such a pleasure to watch and the way you love doing what you do and your smile makes y day ! Please don’t get tired of making them ! 😊🙃

[@systemSkynet]

Brilliant set up. I thoroughly enjoyed this

[@cmac329]

We love how you hop in like a spring bunny! Oil lamps are fab, just need to keep them outside! Only recently found your channel and both myself and my daughter are hooked, you are so brave, a true inspiration. Maybe I’ll be brave enough for a daddy/daughter wild camp this spring, it’s already lovely, Hampshire was a barmy 17 degrees today 🥰Thank you for your vlogs 👍🏻😎

[@WildBeare]

Hello to you and your daughter :D 👋🏼 and welcome to my lil channel :) Ahh that would be amazing if you can both get out, you'll make memories that'll last a lifetime 💚I love to go out with my son, he's 10 now and I'm hoping to take him on his first multi-night this year, now that he's big enough to carry a few of his own things. It was lovely here in the Chilterns today too, Spring is deffo on the way, yay 🌿Have a lovely week you guys! Claire

[@cmac329]

Thank you Claire. The Chilterns looks a lovely spot to be based in. We are lucky to have a huge woodland opposite us on the South Downs that we can get totally lost in🌲🍄🌳🪵 We head over often after school to unwind. My daughter, Lily, she is nine now, how did that happen 🤷🏻‍♂️⏱🪰 she maybe old enough to carry, but I’m still the carrier of bags 😂 but secretly I love it! I hope you both enjoy your trips together this year, I look forward to watching your new adventures, 🌞 Clint

[@anthonysandqvist7704]

As always I love your videos keep Up the fantastic work from down Under

[@jspate61]

Excellent. Two thumbs up for the "can-do" spirit. Cheers from Montreal QC

[@stevegreen2753]

Great idea! It's always a good day to wake up and see you have uploaded again. We all need more wild in our lives.

[@WildBeare]

Ahh, thanks Steve! Have a great week :D 🌿🐻

[@ffstopP]

Neat problem-solving with the tripod. Another enjoyable video. Thanks.

[@jorgeneldMrEld]

Great way to set up your tarp 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@fatmanfaffing4116]

Tripod lashing: place three poles side by side. Move the middle one so it sticks out past the other two, leaving only twice the length of the sticky up top bits inbetween the other two poles. Measure down one sticky up bit length; this is where you'll lash. Start with a clove hitch on one pole then lash the three together, weaving the cordage in and out of the poles. Tie off. Stand the poles up and form the tripod. Love your videos.

[@WildBeare]

Thank you! I need to watch videos on this, and knots! :) Have a great weekend 🌿🐻

[@fatmanfaffing4116]

@@WildBeare There are several ways to do it; yours worked perfectly. Mine is actually more for very big tripods for making flying foxes (ziplines) and field cranes, but works on tent poles, too. My weekend was spent recovering from my first hike in 35 years, video on my channel. Please do more in your Freelander, Hippos Rule!

[@iReturnV1deotapes]

Barebones makes those vintage looking railroad oil lanterns but uses led bulbs instead if oil. You should check them out if you want that look without the risk of an oil spill

[@carlray4809]

NICE SET UP 👍, THANKS FOR SHARING. 👍💪❤🙏

[@DazIsBack]

Great video and set up , always so happy great to see

[@lisasdayoff503]

I have a fiskers saw I love. And you have given me new ideas.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 Claire, thank you for sharing another fine outdoor adventure. You did a job in setting up your tarp tent. Always the best of good things for you. Stay healthy out there. 🤗